New look Jon Gosselin is getting ready for the summer — and the first step is a new head of hair.
The reality star, 45, recently underwent hair transplant surgery, and now he’s ready to show off his improved ‘do. The Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum’s transformation will be featured in an episode of The DoctorsThis program will air on Wednesday, May 18.
“This was really important to Jon and something he’s always wanted to do since over the years he’s lost more and more hair,” an insider exclusively tells Us Weekly. “He just got out of a breakup and was single again, so this is something that for sure would boost his confidence.”
Gosselin and his longtime girlfriend Colleen ConradAfter seven years of being together, they called it quits in August 2021. “Jon and Colleen spent seven wonderful years together and have decided it’s time to go their separate ways,” a rep for the former TLC personality told UseIt was a great moment. “They truly gave it their all and know this is the best decision for both of them and their family.”
Three months later, the native of Pennsylvania enlisted Dr. John Layketo undergo a hair-transplant procedure. “Jon wanted to restore his hair to look younger and regain confidence,” the plastic surgeon explained to Use. “I have spoken with Jon, and he is thrilled with the results and has his mojo back!”
The Multiple blessingsCoauthor had a hair transplant 12+ years ago. However, the procedure was done in a clip. The DoctorsHe explained that his second procedure was much less invasive than his first. “I’m really excited for the results,” he said in the video.
“Last time, he was in excruciating pain, and it left a visible scar on the back of his head,” the source tells Use. “It was one of the most painful things he ever did his entire life. It was much less painful this time. There was no pain, the doctor numbed his head and the procedure took a day.”
In the six months since the procedure, Jon “now has twice as much hair on his head,” the insider notes. “He’s really, really happy with the results.”
The IT analyst supported his daughter earlier in the month Hannah GosselinAt her 18th birthday party, which was also the launch party for her new cosmetics line Gosselin Girl Beauty, “My dad made the entire experience super special by getting a Rolls-Royce to take me to my party,” she told UseThis is the story of the event. “It was a little embarrassing getting of the car, but it made me feel really special.”
Jon shares Hannah his ex-wife Kate GosselinHe divorced his wife, Mady, in 2009. The former spouses are also parents to 21-year-old twins Cara and Mady and Hannah’s fellow sextuplets Aaden, Collin, Leah, Joel and Alexis.
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